Job Description
Job Description
IFR Helicopter Captains – East Texas (Palestine & Surrounding Bases)
Sign-On Bonus up to $75,000! Apply Today!
Why This Deck Needs You
Step into the cockpit and become the backbone of life-saving missions across East Texas. We’re seeking Instrument-rated Helicopter Captains qualified in BH407, EC135 & EC145 for 24/7 critical-care flights. If you value tradition, precision, and making every takeoff count, this is your runway to greatness.
Perks That Take You Higher
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$75,000 Sign-On Bonus – your skills deserve serious reward
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Competitive Pay + shift & safety incentives
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Full Benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement
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CAMTS-Standard Training – stay at the top of your game
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Paid Travel between Palestine, Wills Point, Longview & Mt. Pleasant
Your Mission Profile
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Pilot VFR/NVG operations under CAMTS guidelines on a 7-on/7-off day-night rotation
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Uphold our Destination Zero safety culture—where zero incidents is the only goal
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Assist in loading/unloading patients & gear (lift up to 100 lbs)
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Deliver reliable, courteous service to medical crews, dispatch teams, and hospitals
Your Flight Log Checklist
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Commercial + Instrument Helicopter Ratings
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First-Class Medical Certificate
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2,000 Total Hours:
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1,500 helicopter
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1,000 PIC
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500 turbine
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100 unaided night ops or 50 unaided + 100 NVG
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ATP must be obtained within 12 months of hire
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Max Weight: 235 lbs (safety-critical limit)
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Live within a 1-hour commute of one of our East Texas bases
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Cleared physical exam, drug screen, and background check
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Outstanding communication & customer-service skills
Why You’ll Love This Role
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Elite Safety Record: Accident rate well below national average
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Versatile Fleet: Master three platforms and deepen your expertise
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Mission-Driven Culture: Honor aviation’s proud traditions while embracing cutting-edge protocols
Ready to Write Your Next Chapter?
Click Apply Today and command the skies—where every flight is an opportunity to save a life.
Total Aviation Staffing is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.